Definition of "arteriography" [ar•te•ri•og•ra•phy]

• Examination of the arteries using x-rays following injection of a radiopaque substance. (noun)

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• "Even though their HDL levels decreased, these patients showed reversal of their heart disease using state-of-the-art measures such as quantitative coronary arteriography, cardiac PET scans, thallium scans, and radionuclide ventriculography in randomized controlled trials published in leading peer-reviewed journals."
• "Also known as angiography or arteriography, this special x-ray helps to detect if your coronary arteries are blocked, where, and by how much."
• "Often people are then sent for other types of more invasive scans and even coronary arteriography, none of which are totally benign."